What locations are within 2 hours of Ancaster Leisure?

We’re lucky enough to be positioned within easy reach of: Alfreton, Arnold, Ashfield, Beeston, Belper, Bingham, Bourne, Bulwell, Cambridge, Coalville, Derby, Heanor, Hucknall, Ilkeston, Leicester, Lincoln, Long Eaton, Loughborough, Louth, Mablethorpe, Mansfield, Matlock, Melton Mowbray, Newark, Nottingham, Oadby, Oakham, Peterborough, Retford, Skegness, Sleaford, Southwell, Spalding, Stamford, West Bridgford and Worksop

What locations are within 2 hours of Ancaster Leisure?

We’re lucky enough to be positioned within easy reach of: Alfreton, Arnold, Ashfield, Beeston, Belper, Bingham, Bourne, Bulwell, Cambridge, Coalville, Derby, Heanor, Hucknall, Ilkeston, Leicester, Lincoln, Long Eaton, Loughborough, Louth, Mablethorpe, Mansfield, Matlock, Melton Mowbray, Newark, Nottingham, Oadby, Oakham, Peterborough, Retford, Skegness, Sleaford, Southwell, Spalding, Stamford, West Bridgford and Worksop

evening karting at ancaster leisure

thursday evening racing

Event Details

Get ready to race under the lights

15/10/2026

19:00

Bring the speed to the track every month with our Thursday Evening Racing at Ancaster Leisure — where drivers of all levels push for pole position and podium glory on our outdoor circuit. With two weight-based classes and a fresh track layout each month, its competitive, fun, and a great way to make the most of your evening. It’s also the perfect taster before entering into our championships.

Whether you’re a seasoned racer or just love the buzz of competition, this is your chance to dive into qualifying action and full sprint races with like-minded drivers under the floodlights.

Race format

Qualifying and Full Race

8 lap qualifying

40 lap race, giving plenty of track time and racing thrills

14 years+

Min Age 14

CLASS – Thursday Night Event

£55 per kart

Book

two racing classes

To keep things fair and fun, drivers are split into two weight classes, so the races stay as competitive and exciting as possible.

Class 70: 65kg – 89kg
Class 90: 90kg+

Before you book, weigh yourself to make sure you’re in the right group and bring along any ballast you may require. Please note that the weight needs to include the weight of all racewear- anything that is going into the kart that is not part of the kart structure.

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Reviews

My son celebrated his 14th b’day here with his friends. We all had a great time and really enjoyed it. Paintball on the other side can be a bit rough but still fun. They are all marine cadets so, they really enjoyed. Staff were wonderful.

Ramona Vizitiu

Brilliant karting facilities, we travel from derby to go here as it caters from age 8 and above. Both husband and kids enjoy it, we usually take the kids as a birthday treat as they are complete petrol heads.

Susie Gillway

Went as a family day out for my cousins birthday, 10 of us in all. What a brilliant afternoon it was, weather was really good to us and staff were super friendly. Just the 10 of us on the one track racing each other for two 15 min sessions as they have a GP track as well. May not seem much, but trust me after 15 mins you’ll be glad of a break. Carts stick like glue to the track and it takes a few laps to realise the brakes are not so important if you plan your racing line and back off the gas a bit! You also come to realise who in the group are the ones that are just there for the laugh but then seem to flip into “Hamilton” mode and will do anything to stay in front of you! Defo going back and worth every penny. Thank you.

S J G